Driver of car killed in Twin Cities car crash

COON RAPIDS, Minn. – Authorities in Anoka County are investigating deadly New Year’s Day train-car crash in Coon Rapids.

Police say a vehicle with one occupant was hit by a B-N-S-F freight train around 3:35 Thursday afternoon. Officers say the female driver was extricated from the vehicle and taken to the hospital where she died. Officials say the rail crossing has gates, flashing lights and bells.

The victim hasn’t been identified.